How to install LineageOS v18.1 for Poco X3 NFC Android 11 ROM – OFFICIAL Update:2021-12-06. Maintained By Shimitar × Subhajeetmuhuri. Changelog: Enforce PBEv1 password-protected signing keys, Fix SystemUI not using appropriate horizontal settings on devices, Use accent color for WiFi progress bar. Use at your own risk, I’m not responsible for bricking your device.
Download LineageOS v18.1 for Poco X3
- Your phone must be Installed Custom Recovery. If not, you can read How to Install TWRP 3.5.2 Xiaomi POCO X3 NFC – Permanent
- Download lineage-18.1-20211206-nightly-surya-signed.zip ( vanilla )
- Download fw_surya_miui_SURYAGlobal_V12.5.4.0.RJGMIXM_65c0d9b872_11.0.zip
- Download BiTGApps-arm64-11.0.0-R39_signed.zip ( if necessary )
- Download GCAM 8.3 MOD for Xiaomi Phone
- Download Magisk: Magisk-v23.0.apk or latest rename it to Magisk-v23.0.zip ( if necessary )
- Copy ROM to SD Card ( Recommended )
Install Instructions LineageOS v18.1 for Poco X3
- Enter TWRP Recovery Mode: Turn Power off, Press and Hold Volume Up + Power key, When POCO logo appears release Power key only, keep pressing Volume Up until TWRP Recovery appears.
- First Important Step is to Backup (though depends on you if you wanna be safe or no )
- Select Wipe – Advanced ( Dalvik, Cache, Data ), Swipe to wipe
- Select Install – select fw_surya_miui_SURYAGlobal_V12.5.4.0.RJGMIXM_65c0d9b872_11.0.zip, Swipe to confirm Flash
- Select Install – select lineage-18.1-20211206-nightly-surya-signed.zip, Swipe to confirm Flash
- Select Wipe – Format Data – type “yes” and confirm ( Optional )
- Select Reboot – System
- Setup the Phone
How to Install GApps ( if necessary )
- Enter TWRP Recovery Mode: Turn power off, Connect the phone with a USB cable, Press and hold Volume Up + Power Key until TWRP Recovery Mode Appears.
- Select Install – select BiTGApps-arm64-11.0.0-R39_signed.zip, Swipe to confirm Flash
- Select Reboot – System
How to Root ( if necessary )
- Enter TWRP Recovery Mode: Turn Power off, Press and Hold Volume Up + Power key, When POCO logo appears release Power key only, keep pressing Volume Up until TWRP Recovery appears.
- Install Magisk-v23.0.zip
- Reboot to System
- Connect Phone to Internet
- Install Magisk app and Open it. Magisk will ask to do additional setups. Let it do its job and the app will automatically reboot your device.
- Done
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Enter TWRP Recovery
You can enter TWRP recovery with 2 methods: via adb command by type “adb reboot recovery” and by pressing keys combinations ( Turn power off, press and hold volume up + Power key, when POCO logo appears release power key, keep pressing volume until TWRP recovery appears )
Notes / Warning!
- Use at your own risk, I’m not responsible for bricking your device.
- Using the incorrect file may brick your device.
- Make sure to backup your important data before root it.